About this resource

A fully functional account must allow deposits and withdrawals and be opened after the bank or financial institution verifies the customer’s identity.

How to use it

Ask the bank for an acceptable statement or letter, check that it identifies the customer and account functionality, and include it with the relevant offshore IRD-number application.

Related forms and guides

• Offshore individual IRD number application (IR742)
• Customer due diligence (IR997)
• New Zealand tax residence (IR292)

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